Siversk
Siversk (Ukrainian: Сі́верськ, IPA: [ˈs⁽ʲ⁾i.wersʲk]; Russian: Се́верск, romanized: Seversk), formerly known as Yama (Я́ма) until 1973, is a city in Bakhmut Raion, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. It is situated 99 kilometres (62 mi) north of Donetsk. Population: 10,875 (2022 estimate);[1] 12,608 (2010).[2]
Siversk
Сіверськ | |
|---|---|
 Railway station in Siversk | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Siversk Location of Siversk  Siversk Siversk (Ukraine) | |
| Coordinates: 48°51′47″N 38°5′50″E | |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Oblast |  Donetsk Oblast |
| Raion |  Bakhmut Raion |
| Foundation | 1913 |
| City rights | 1961 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Oleksandr Gura |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 72 m (236 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 10,875 |
| • Density | 990/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 84522-84524 |
| Area code | +380 6274 |
A number of industrial factories are located within the raion, notably the Stroidetal brick factory. Siversk is a former sovkhoz by the name of Yamskyi.
History
The town was founded in 1913 because of the operation of the dolomite mine near the railway station of Yama built in 1910. The town received city status in 1961 and was renamed Siversk in 1973.
On 10 July 2014, Ukrainian forces secured the town from pro-Russian separatists.[3]
Battle of Siversk
In July 2022, the city became the site of a battle between forces from Russia and the breakaway DPR and LPR against Ukrainian forces. Due to the 2022 Kharkiv counteroffensive, Russian forces were unable to make further gains in the city and withdrew from Siversk on September 8.
Gallery
Bakhmutka river near Siversk
Siversk dolomite plant
one of the few pedestrian bridges in Siversk
A typical street in the city of Siverska in the 70s and 80s
View of the city of Siversk from the chalk mountain.
A typical vegetable garden along the Bakhmutka River in Siversk: A typical vegetable garden along the Bakhmutka River in Siversk
Bakhmutka River in the city of Siversk
Dolomite plant in the city of Siversk.- Dolomite plant in the city of Siversk: Dolomite plant in the city of Siversk
Monument to labor glory - "Universal" tractor, Bakhmutskyi district, Bakhmutskyi district, Siverska district, Siversk city
Panorama of a wheat field near Siversk
Photo of a chalk mountain near the city of Siversk
Population
Recent population estimates or census results:
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 14,019 | — |
| 2001 | 14,393 | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 13,478 | −6.4% |
| 2006 | 13,253 | −1.7% |
| 2007 | 13,112 | −1.1% |
| 2008 | 12,916 | −1.5% |
| 2009 | 12,742 | −1.3% |
| 2010 | 12,608 | −1.1% |
| Source: [4] | ||
References
- Чисельність наявного населення України на 1 січня 2022 [Number of Present Population of Ukraine, as of January 1, 2022] (PDF) (in Ukrainian and English). Kyiv: State Statistics Service of Ukraine. Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 July 2022.
- «Статистичний збірник "Чисельність наявного населення України на 1 січня 2010 року» [Statistical Manual: Total population, as of 1 January 2010]. "Населення України" (in Ukrainian). Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- "Ukraine forces clash with separatists at Donetsk airport". BBC News. 10 July 2014.
- World Gazetteer Archived May 13, 2012, at the Wayback Machine; State Statistics Committee of Ukraine: Статистичний збірник «Чисельність наявного населення України на 1 січня 2008 року» [Statistical Manual: Total population, as of 1 January 2008]. "Населення України" (in Ukrainian). Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2012.; State Statistics Committee of Ukraine: «Статистичний збірник "Чисельність наявного населення України на 1 січня 2010 року» [Statistical Manual: Total population, as of 1 January 2010]. "Населення України" (in Ukrainian). Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
